'Better than Trump': Americans thank Jack Ma for sending coronavirus test kits to US

While deadly coronavirus continues to tighten its grip on world, co-founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma anunced on March 16 that first shipment of masks and test kits are being shipped to United States from Shanghai. This gesture and post of loaded trucks have been making rounds on internet with most Americans pointing out that Chinese business magnate is doing “more than President”  of US, Donald Trump. Most netizens also expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ma for doing something “more organised” than Trump whose administration has been widely criticised for “doing thing”. 

'Fine example'

Thousands of internet users thanked Ma for standing in support with US and said “help is on way” while accused Trump administration of leaving citizens “unprepared”. One of Twitter users also applauded co-founder of Alibaba for setting a "fine example".

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Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump urged its citizens to “take it easy” and that “it will all pass” in a bid to calm people who are panic buying and leaving aisles at supermarkets empty. While US President made comments on March 16 in a news conference at White House, internet users were t seen impressed by comments. t only did netizens point out “disappointment” of Trump administration's handling of crisis but some of m also posted ims of empty markets and declining stocks, which do t fall in synergy with Trump's assurance that he has talked to maintain production of goods. 

Trump said, “But you don’t have to buy so much. Take it easy. Just relax. People are going in and y’re buying more. I remember, I guess, during conversation, Doug of Walmart said that y’re buying more than y buy at Christmas.  Relax.  We’re doing great.  It all will pass.”

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